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In this section, we will explore how to create test suites in JUnit. Test suites allow you to group multiple test classes and run them together. This is particularly useful for organizing tests and ensuring that related tests are executed in a single run.

What is a Test Suite?

A test suite is a collection of test cases that can be executed together. It helps in:

  • Grouping related tests.
  • Running multiple test classes in a single execution.
  • Organizing tests for better maintainability.

Creating a Test Suite in JUnit 4

In JUnit 4, you can create a test suite using the @RunWith and @SuiteClasses annotations. Here’s a step-by-step guide:

Step 1: Import Required Classes

First, import the necessary JUnit classes:

import org.junit.runner.RunWith;
import org.junit.runners.Suite;

Step 2: Annotate the Test Suite Class

Create a new class to serve as the test suite and annotate it with @RunWith and @SuiteClasses:

@RunWith(Suite.class)
@Suite.SuiteClasses({
    TestClass1.class,
    TestClass2.class,
    TestClass3.class
})
public class MyTestSuite {
    // This class remains empty. It is used only as a holder for the above annotations.
}

Example

Here’s a complete example of creating a test suite:

TestClass1.java

import org.junit.Test;
import static org.junit.Assert.assertEquals;

public class TestClass1 {
    @Test
    public void testMethod1() {
        assertEquals(1, 1);
    }
}

TestClass2.java

import org.junit.Test;
import static org.junit.Assert.assertTrue;

public class TestClass2 {
    @Test
    public void testMethod2() {
        assertTrue(true);
    }
}

TestClass3.java

import org.junit.Test;
import static org.junit.Assert.assertFalse;

public class TestClass3 {
    @Test
    public void testMethod3() {
        assertFalse(false);
    }
}

MyTestSuite.java

import org.junit.runner.RunWith;
import org.junit.runners.Suite;

@RunWith(Suite.class)
@Suite.SuiteClasses({
    TestClass1.class,
    TestClass2.class,
    TestClass3.class
})
public class MyTestSuite {
    // This class remains empty. It is used only as a holder for the above annotations.
}

Running the Test Suite

To run the test suite, simply execute the MyTestSuite class as a JUnit test. This will run all the test methods in TestClass1, TestClass2, and TestClass3.

Creating a Test Suite in JUnit 5

JUnit 5 introduces a more flexible way to create test suites using the @Suite annotation from the junit-platform-suite-api module.

Step 1: Add Dependencies

Ensure you have the following dependencies in your pom.xml (for Maven) or build.gradle (for Gradle):

Maven

<dependency>
    <groupId>org.junit.platform</groupId>
    <artifactId>junit-platform-suite-api</artifactId>
    <version>1.8.0</version>
    <scope>test</scope>
</dependency>

Gradle

testImplementation 'org.junit.platform:junit-platform-suite-api:1.8.0'

Step 2: Import Required Classes

Import the necessary JUnit 5 classes:

import org.junit.platform.suite.api.IncludeClassNamePatterns;
import org.junit.platform.suite.api.SelectClasses;
import org.junit.platform.suite.api.Suite;

Step 3: Annotate the Test Suite Class

Create a new class to serve as the test suite and annotate it with @Suite and @SelectClasses:

@Suite
@SelectClasses({
    TestClass1.class,
    TestClass2.class,
    TestClass3.class
})
public class MyTestSuite {
    // This class remains empty. It is used only as a holder for the above annotations.
}

Example

Here’s a complete example of creating a test suite in JUnit 5:

TestClass1.java

import org.junit.jupiter.api.Test;
import static org.junit.jupiter.api.Assertions.assertEquals;

public class TestClass1 {
    @Test
    public void testMethod1() {
        assertEquals(1, 1);
    }
}

TestClass2.java

import org.junit.jupiter.api.Test;
import static org.junit.jupiter.api.Assertions.assertTrue;

public class TestClass2 {
    @Test
    public void testMethod2() {
        assertTrue(true);
    }
}

TestClass3.java

import org.junit.jupiter.api.Test;
import static org.junit.jupiter.api.Assertions.assertFalse;

public class TestClass3 {
    @Test
    public void testMethod3() {
        assertFalse(false);
    }
}

MyTestSuite.java

import org.junit.platform.suite.api.SelectClasses;
import org.junit.platform.suite.api.Suite;

@Suite
@SelectClasses({
    TestClass1.class,
    TestClass2.class,
    TestClass3.class
})
public class MyTestSuite {
    // This class remains empty. It is used only as a holder for the above annotations.
}

Running the Test Suite

To run the test suite, simply execute the MyTestSuite class as a JUnit test. This will run all the test methods in TestClass1, TestClass2, and TestClass3.

Summary

  • JUnit 4: Use @RunWith(Suite.class) and @Suite.SuiteClasses to create a test suite.
  • JUnit 5: Use @Suite and @SelectClasses to create a test suite.
  • Test suites help in organizing and running multiple test classes together.

By following these steps, you can effectively create and manage test suites in both JUnit 4 and JUnit 5, ensuring your tests are well-organized and easily maintainable.

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